AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSuper El Niño Preparedness: Bhutan’s National Super El Niño Task Force is coordinating a nationwide response as the weather pattern is expected to peak in November–December, with risks including hotter conditions, reduced rainfall, drought, water shortages and higher forest-fire chances; agriculture officials are urging water-saving, climate-resilient farming. Sustainable Aviation & Plastics: Bhutan is set to host a project focused on converting Pongamia tree seeds into sustainable aviation fuel and biodegradable plastics, positioning the country as a research and certification hub. Water Security in the East: A new drinking-water supply system has brought relief to Yangtshipam village in Samdrup Jongkhar, replacing an unreliable source that ran short during dry seasons. Regional Security Link to Climate Disasters: At the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs’ meeting in New Delhi, Bhutan joined calls for stronger regional cooperation on disaster response alongside counter-terrorism, cyber and maritime security—highlighting how climate-related emergencies cut across borders.
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